Short Films Block 3 w/ Filmmaker Q&A
Saturday's lineup of shorts continues the cinematic madness in short form! See independent short films from all over the world, ranging from direct adaptations of stories by Lovecraft and his contemporaries to original stories that couldn’t exist without the influence of cosmic horror. Q&A with attending filmmakers follows.
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R'lyeh
A German explorer brings his wife with him to the jungles in South America on the hunt for a lost city. Frustrated, hungry and tired, she wants the expedition to come to an end, but he pushes them closer to their goal.
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The Ferryman
While on his long journey home, haunted by the life he abandoned, the Ferryman is violently warped to a mysterious, ancient world. He must now face the ultimate test: succumb to the darkness that invades his mind or continue to fight to honor those he loves, even if triumph comes at a price.
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Witch's Heart
Middle Ages, witch-hunt are out of control in Europe, a man accused of witchcraft desperately takes refuge in a forest, but the real danger to escape from is a sinister legend, more menacing than reality.